2 . It was the start of the winter track season. I stood with my friends, carefully _________ new teammates. There was something about a girl with green suede（绒面革的）_________, as my friends gossiped about her. “Does the girl over there honestly think the shoes look good?” I heard someone say, pointing in her _________. Noticeably different, she trembled in the wind as we began our _________. Following us to the starting line, the girl looked _________, “What is a 400-meter repeat?” she asked with a slight accent _________ to me. I thought about her _________ for a moment, but then I quickly forgot about it as one of my teammates sarcastically（讽刺的）yelled the _________.

Quickly, though, I remembered that just last year I would have asked the same _________ . I wondered if they had been that sarcastic with me. No, that was __________. I looked like a runner. So I __________, showing off my speed as the girl with the green suede shoes fell farther behind. Moments later, I heard the loud sound of tired feet __________ me. Thinking it was one of my friends, I __________, only to see the girl with green sneakers looking confused again.

“What is ‘cool down’?” she asked, her __________ more obvious this time. __________ about her accent, I asked, “Are you from this country?” “No, I am from __________.” For the next lap, I found myself asking her about everything: her favorite foods, how she liked America and how to say different words in German. I was enjoying our __________ till we finished our run.

Disappointed in myself, I realized how __________ I had been. Her personality was not __________ by the shoes she wore. How could I have been so wrapped up in __________?

1.

A．training

B．describing

C．introducing

D．surveying

2.

A．trousers

B．sneakers

C．gloves

D．socks

3.

A．spirit

B．attitude

C．direction

D．manner

4.

A．competition

B．practice

C．challenge

D．experiment

5.

A．confused

B．shocked

C．terrified

D．disappointed

6.

A．strange

B．suitable

C．similar

D．rude

7.

A．belief

B．identity

C．rank

D．origin

8.

A．news

B．answer

C．detail

D．notice

9.

A．demand

B．order

C．question

D．situation

10.

A．abnormal

B．unreasonable

C．impossible

D．unnecessary

11.

A．responded

B．changed

C．continued

D．behaved

12.

A．fading away

B．coming close to

C．ringing around

D．bouncing back to

13.

A．hung out

B．gave in

C．hurried up

D．turned around

14.

A．accent

B．voice

C．posture

D．personality

15.

A．Mad

B．Serious

C．Careful

D．Curious

16.

A．Germany

B．America

C．England

D．France

17.

A．conversation

B．presentation

C．arrangement

D．appointment

18.

A．aggressive

B．judgmental

C．stubborn

D．selfish

19.

A．hidden

B．controlled

C．represented

D．limited

20.

A．character

B．nationality

C．performance

D．appearance

3 . It was a dark night. Thick, dark, gray clouds had made sure that there was no starlight or moonlight to ________ me as I walked out on my porch. Still, I kept the porch light off because I didn’t want to be _______ by bugs and moths on this sticky_______   evening. I stood there for a while letting my eyes adjust to the lack of ________.

It was then, though, that I saw them. First one blink of light at the far end of the meadow followed by another and then another. I ________. I recognized them at once as my firefly(萤火虫) ________, my lightning bug buddies who always ______ this time of the year.

When I was little I used to sit in the grass and watch them ________ fly around blinking on and off. I never ________ and put one in a jar as some kids did because I never wanted to hurt these messengers of light. Their time on this earth was so ________ as it was. I tried to enjoy them each night they were here. It always ________ me when they disappeared in the fall and it always made my heart ________ when they reappeared the next summer.

We are like them in a lot of ways. Our ________ here on earth is brief. Often our light and love are more like on and off blinks rather than a ________ shine. Still, we do our best to share it and take ________ in knowing that others will be shining their light long after we are gone.

1.

A．show

B．greet

C．please

D．guide

2.

A．frightened

B．accompanied

C．shined

D．troubled

3.

A．summer

B．winter

C．spring

D．fall

4.

A．heat

B．water

C．light

D．air

5.

A．frowned

B．cried

C．smiled

D．sighed

6.

A．lovers

B．friends

C．partners

D．mates

7.

A．went out

B．gave out

C．settled down

D．showed up

8.

A．fearfully

B．cautiously

C．nervously

D．slowly

9.

A．saw

B．hit

C．caught

D．got

10.

A．hard

B．terrible

C．useful

D．brief

11.

A．depressed

B．surprised

C．confused

D．excited

12.

A．beat

B．sing

C．move

D．tremble

13.

A．hope

B．memory

C．mind

D．life

14.

A．beautiful

B．steady

C．bright

D．clear

15.

A．pride

B．comfort

C．action

D．interest

4 . Sitting in my school cafeteria, I looked around, slowly taking in everything. Student after student passed my _________ carrying that day’s lunch, but if you looked deeper, there was more to _________. There was more than just the uniform they were wearing, or the way they had styled their hair. There was a lot more hidden under the _________.

Catching the eye of a girl in my grade sitting at a nearby table, I waved _________. She smiled weakly and then continued to pick at the spaghetti in front of her. If I hadn’t _________ recently that her mother was dying of leukemia, I would have never _________ anything was wrong and I may not have been as _________ and sympathetic, either. It suddenly _________ me that we judge others too quickly without knowing the whole story.

I have an incurable lung disease. No one at our school knows—I don’t show any noticeable _________ except for a few coughs. I go about my day like any other kid, __________ with the realization that I have a __________ and terrifying future.

Before that day when I decided to __________ the world with a new perspective, I __________ myself almost every day. I thought only about myself and my heavy __________. But I’ve now realized no one is __________—we just need to accept the way we are.

1.

A．order

B．room

C．table

D．cafeteria

2.

A．imagine

B．compare

C．observe

D．exchange

3.

A．uniform

B．rules

C．circumstances

D．surface

4.

A．politely

B．wildly

C．coldly

D．impatiently

5.

A．found

B．noticed

C．heard

D．decided

6.

A．remembered

B．suspected

C．predicted

D．regretted

7.

A．willing

B．outstanding

C．understanding

D．demanding

8.

A．escaped

B．satisfied

C．hit

D．attracted

9.

A．diseases

B．symptoms

C．complaints

D．weaknesses

10.

A．but

B．and

C．or

D．so

11.

A．bright

B．real

C．serious

D．dark

12.

A．tolerate

B．create

C．change

D．view

13.

A．forgave

B．pitied

C．challenged

D．encouraged

14.

A．debt

B．reward

C．burden

D．schedule

15.

A．changeable

B．perfect

C．unique

D．different

5 . On the day I was leaving for my holiday when I heard a familiar sound of the ferry men urging people to hurry and be on board. As it always was, I was among the late ones(I am still struggling to be on time). In the end, I_________to get on board the boat and the journey began. After a few days, I was from_________heading back to work on a small beautiful island. While I was on my holidays, things weren't going as well as I had_________. I didn't feel excited and was in_________spirits. I sat in a corner of the boat and cuddled up(依偎)with my_________close to me. In my mind I just wanted to be_________and I didn't want anyone to talk to me because I never wanted to take it out on anyone.

_______in thought, I stared up at the sky and the scene I saw caught my attention. I looked with great care and noticed how a certain part of clouds_________a thumb (拇指)up pattern. It was laid so_________that I couldn't help but smile. Seeing that thumb up pattern was like a breath of fresh air. It reminded me that everything was going to be ________, and that I had to breathe it in and take one day at a time.

So, life isn't always perfect. Things happen__________. At times it gets all messy__________at times it feels like you have it all. We should learn to take it all in, stop for a while and__________what we have regardless of how small or big it may seem. Remember to smile and__________at the sky, or you will never know what cloud pattern may__________your day!

1.

A．managed

B．agreed

C．intended

D．appeared

2.

A．office

B．market

C．hospital

D．holiday

3.

A．rejected

B．recorded

C．explained

D．thought

4.

A．low

B．high

C．short

D．wide

5.

A．relative

B．backpack

C．colleague

D．friend

6.

A．satisfied

B．thrilled

C．alone

D．awake

7.

A．Lost

B．Dropped

C．Kept

D．Exposed

8.

A．blew

B．withdrew

C．formed

D．transformed

9.

A．uglily

B．heavily

C．freely

D．perfectly

10.

A．exciting

B．alright

C．familiar

D．flexible

11.

A．successfully

B．eventually

C．unexpectedly

D．quickly

12.

A．while

B．unless

C．since

D．before

13.

A．research

B．challenge

C．appreciate

D．match

14.

A．turn up

B．look up

C．make up

D．cheer up

15.

A．ruin

B．spend

C．brighten

D．seize

6 . Some kids are too young. Maybe they will not remember this time of social distancingand_______ during the global pandemic (行病). Other_______teens will remember schools closing，playgrounds off-limits and no_______ to family or friends forever.

My father-in-law, Hub, had a great memory. He often told of his special time. However, what_______ me most was the detail about his teddy bear.

He was 5 at the time. His oldest sister Alice got sick, and the doctor diagnosed (诊断)it as scarlet fever (猩红热). Outbreaks of scarlet fever in the early1900 s were often_______ or left children with lifelong disabilities. It was also highly contagious (感染性的).

The doctor said Hub and his another older sister Mabel had to stay away_______ Alice got better.

Later in life, Hub put his memories to paper. He wrote, "There was no place to go except to Grandpa and Grandmas' just down the road.we_______ and were sent off to their house. My teddy bear fell off the coaster wagon,but_______, man found it on the road and gave it back. It was so important to me. It _______ me out of the days spent waiting out in the front yard, watching the men work on the highway and wa iting for my sister Mabel to return from school."

They stayed with their grandparents for three or four weeks. "It was a happy day__________," Dad told us we could go home.

What will be our memories of this time in history?

I hope we remember family, friends and neighbors caring for one another. I hope we remember the__________ medical personnel sacrificing their own health the truck drivers, food service workers and all the cashier who kept grocery stores__________ . Besides, never forget the garbage collectors and that the mail kept coming hope we remember the plants manufacturin face masks and ventilators (呼吸机), and the scientist__________ to find vaccine (疫苗).

I hope we remember how fears __________ a long shadow and how we renew soul searching. We are writing history. __________ we write it well.

1.

A．connection

B．relationship

C．difference

D．isolation

2.

A．smaller

B．bigger

C．younger

D．older

3.

A．calls

B．parties

C．visits

D．talks

4.

A．came

B．struck

C．occurred

D．attracted

5.

A．deadly

B．slight

C．easy

D．sharp

6.

A．before

B．until

C．after

D．when

7.

A．sorted out

B．picked up

C．packed up

D．put up

8.

A．unfortunately

B．fortunately

C．suddenly

D．immediately

9.

A．took

B．reviewed

C．forgot

D．recalled

10.

A．that

B．when

C．while

D．where

11.

A．diligent

B．busy

C．tired

D．white

12.

A．close

B．away

C．clean

D．open

13.

A．running

B．working

C．racing

D．competing

14.

A．cast

B．drag

C．bright

D．extend

15.

A．Should

B．Can

C．Must

D．May

7 . It was a cold evening and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn't notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box. But Nora did. She wasn't even four, but she ________ at my coat and said, "That man is cold, Daddy, can we take him home?"

I don't remember my reply. But I do remember a sudden _______ feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her world whether it was ________ in fight or children playing. But now she was noticing _______and beggary.

A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and ________ it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy. I   ________ us up. Nora was excited about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how ________ our job was.

When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to ________ myself to leave the house to fetch the food package. On my way to the school, I fought an urge to ________ . The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting for me at home. Why do this? ________, we phoned the elderly person we'd been assigned. She invited us right over.

The building was in a bad state. Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked us to come in. Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed. ________ inside, I saw that the department belonged to someone poor. Our hostess showed us some photos. Nora played and when it came time to say goodbye, we three hugged. I walked home in tears.

Professionals call such a(n) ________ "a volunteer opportunity". They are opportunities, I've come to see. Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something ________ that's good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and ________ clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I've watched her grow over these past four years, I still wonder which of us has ________more?

1.

A．pulled

B．glanced

C．waved

D．tore

2.

A．generous

B．glorious

C．heavy

D．curious

3.

A．adults

B．creatures

C．plants

D．birds

4.

A．coldness

B．illness

C．suffering

D．ignorance

5.

A．delivered

B．returned

C．devoted

D．distributed

6.

A．held

B．hurried

C．signed

D．broke

7.

A．creative

B．valuable

C．shocking

D．tough

8.

A．forbid

B．warn

C．wish

D．push

9.

A．turn back

B．get away

C．show up

D．come out

10.

A．Therefore

B．Meanwhile

C．Still

D．Instead

11.

A．Although

B．Once

C．Because

D．Since

12.

A．stay

B．visit

C．adventure

D．challenge

13.

A．firm

B．smooth

C．difficult

D．enjoyable

14.

A．collect

B．support

C．order

D．reserve

15.

A．increased

B．benefited

C．managed

D．seized

8 . When the two Afghan boys arrived，they were seemingly quiet and scared. In an effort to break their silence，I asked Umair if he liked to throw snow balls in winter because I knew the temperatures in their country can reach as low as —10 degrees centigrade. His face turned colorless. “I couldn’t sell the hats and gloves when it snowed. I would just sit in the room and wait for the snow to melt(融化）.How else would I earn the money to feed my family?” My heart sank.

In the days that followed, my husband and I offered to teach them English and mathematics. They were from diverse linguistic (语言的）backgrounds，so teaching them proved to be challenging but a lot of fun. In fact it became a mutual(共同的）experience. I remembered many words which I had not used since graduation.

Having passed through war zones and lived in jungles, the boys treasured the comfort provided to them by their foster carers, whose love made them show more confidence in daily life and exhibit enthusiasm for learning. Such was their hunger for learning that even if five minutes had passed the set time，there was a knock on the door, reminding us to start the lesson.

Another interesting character in this experience was my four-year-old son. His presence would keep the atmosphere cheerful and light. Learning was a mutual experience for him too. The boys would correct him when he made a mistake in counting, and he would correct the boys when they got wrong in pronunciation.

Teaching these children gave me some very important lessons in life： that a spirit which has the willingness to learn is stronger than the sharpest sword, that an environment that fosters love, support and encouragement can make broken souls shine，and that learning and education is the true lighthouse to fight darkness in this world.

1. Why did the author ask Umair about snow balls?

A．She was curious what his life was like.

B．She liked to know the culture difference.

C．She wanted to encourage him to talk more.

D．She tried to help him adapt to the life here.

2. What brought the changes in the two boys?

A．Love and care.

B．English and mathematics.

C．Mutual interest and hobby.

D．Confidence and enthusiasm.

3. Which of the following can describe the author’s experience?

A．Teaching is an art.

B．Men learn while they teach.

C．Teaching can make a person.

D．Learning is a daily experience.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．A Lifelong Lesson

B．A Desire for Learning

C．International Friendship

D．Teaching Two Afghan Boys

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a heated discussion among netizens by asking people whether they were happy. The responses to the question were various, even some quite funny ones     1     (include). Although people played jokes     2     the answers, it did not take long     3     they began to figure out the true meanings of happiness.

It is certain that people’s views on happiness     4     (affect) greatly by their own life experience. Unfortunately, too many people refer to being rich as happiness and there is no sign of     5     decrease in the number of those who are voluntarily at the mercy of wealth. Some people whose     6     (intend) is to make big money appreciate     7     (be) given any chance to multiply their income, believing that is     8     their happiness lies. Some are eager to inherit their parents’ property, especially those who are known as silver-spoon kids. Even worse, some would rather break the law to satisfy their financial desire or seek their fortune     9     (legal).

In my opinion, happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but about admiring the beautiful things in life. Therefore, live your life     10     the fullest and be happy.

10 . It is closing in on my 54th birthday as I write this and I am reminded of a wonderful quote(语录), “What a wonderful life I've had. I only wish I'd realized it sooner. ” I was so blessed to grow up the way I did. I was_______by a loving family. I seemed to have all of_______as my playground: I took walks in the woods and went swimming in the lake every day during the summer. I did well in school and_______ friendships that I still have to this day. I was fortunate enough to go to college and learned so much there.

My life had its share of _______ too. I married young and struggled financially for years to support my family. Two of my three children were severely sick. And I realized that they would need to be _______ for the rest of their lives here. However, raising them brought so much learning, laughter and_______ into my soul. In the end they became the greatest _______ in my life.

Still, it took me a long time to realize this. I spent years making the _______ so many of us here make. I constantly_______what my life would be like if only my life's circumstances were ________.In the end I wasted so many days looking for a ________that never came and not enjoying the “present” I had ________ me. It took me years to see that where you are is not as important as who you are and that ________ living with love can bring you more joy than anything else in this life.

It is never too ________ to realize how wonderful your life is. Always remember this ________ is God's gift to you. And how you live it is your gift to God.

1.

A．observed

B．changed

C．assessed

D．surrounded

2.

A．atmosphere

B．air

C．nature

D．equipment

3.

A．studied

B．formed

C．lost

D．doubted

4.

A．memories

B．discoveries

C．discussions

D．problems

5.

A．picked out

B．looked after

C．learned from

D．given up

6.

A．care

B．honesty

C．respect

D．love

7.

A．symbols

B．hobbies

C．blessings

D．challenges

8.

A．mistake

B．record

C．story

D．plan

9.

A．wrote

B．showed

C．announced

D．imagined

10.

A．different

B．controversial

C．annoying

D．complex

11.

A．history

B．past

C．future

D．present

12.

A．in front of

B．apart from

C．far from

D．other than

13.

A．rarely

B．immediately

C．eventually

D．simply

14.

A．simple

B．late

C．strange

D．bad

15.

A．life

B．experience

C．choice

D．schedule